Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of "forever chemicals" ...

Smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful "forever chemical" that could be leaching into ...

While your fitness tracker helps you monitor steps and heart rate, new research suggests it could also expose you to harmful ...

Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.

Smartwatch bands from some major brands contain high concentrations of toxic "forever chemicals," which could increase cancer ...

While smartwatches are hailed for their health-tracking features, their bands could be silently compromising your well-being ...

The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that some smartwatch and fitness tracker bands may expose the ...

including smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands. The bands contain fluoroelastomers, synthetic rubbers made from chains of PFAS, to create a material that avoids discoloration and repels dirt.

Because of the latter properties, manufacturers include these chemicals in many consumer products, such as stain-resistant bedding, menstrual products and fitness wear, including smartwatch and ...

Scientists have found that several popular smartwatch bands contain significant levels of PFHxA (perfluorohexanoic acid), a concerning chemical that can be absorbed through the skin. In a detailed ...

A recent study published in the journal "Environmental Science & Technology Letters" has found that many popular smartwatch ...